She was born on September 5, 1926 in Rio, Illinois the daughter of Harmon Carl and Bettie Anita Swanson. She attended school in Rio, Illinois and graduated from Alexis High School, Alexis, Illinois. She married Paul Haynes on March 31, 1945 in Rio, Illinois.

Surviving is her husband, Paul Haynes of Oneida, Illinois; two sons: Jerry (Barb) Haynes of Onarga, Illinois and Alan (Rachel) Haynes of Altona, Illinois; eight grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; two sisters: Ila Mae Herron of Pekin, Illinois and Joyce Huffman of Wisconsin; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Stephen Haynes, six brothers and two sisters.

Once married to Paul they moved to California where Paul was stationed in the United States Navy from 1945 to 1946. Upon returning to Galesburg they started farming, moving to the farm at Oneida in 1952, then in 1957 to the farm at Altona.

Upon retirement from farming they moved Oneida, Illinois Betty was an active member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altona, Illinois. She was a devoted wife and mother. She loved her family dearly, along with quilting, crocheting, needlepoint and gardening. Family could always find her in the kitchen baking pies and rolls. She also collected thimbles.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Monday, March 2, 2015 at the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home & Crematory in Oneida, Illinois. Rev. Tim Anderson Officiating. Friends and Family gathering from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Monday, March 2, 2015 at the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes in Oneida, Illinois. Interment will be in the Oneida Cemetery, Oneida, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altona, Illinois. Online condolences or sympathy cards may be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com

She was born on September 5, 1926 in Rio, Illinois the daughter of Harmon Carl and Bettie Anita Swanson. She attended school in Rio, Illinois and graduated from Alexis High School, Alexis, Illinois. She married Paul Haynes on March 31, 1945 in Rio, Illinois.

Surviving is her husband, Paul Haynes of Oneida, Illinois; two sons: Jerry (Barb) Haynes of Onarga, Illinois and Alan (Rachel) Haynes of Altona, Illinois; eight grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; two sisters: Ila Mae Herron of Pekin, Illinois and Joyce Huffman of Wisconsin; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Stephen Haynes, six brothers and two sisters.

Once married to Paul they moved to California where Paul was stationed in the United States Navy from 1945 to 1946. Upon returning to Galesburg they started farming, moving to the farm at Oneida in 1952, then in 1957 to the farm at Altona.

Upon retirement from farming they moved Oneida, Illinois Betty was an active member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altona, Illinois. She was a devoted wife and mother. She loved her family dearly, along with quilting, crocheting, needlepoint and gardening. Family could always find her in the kitchen baking pies and rolls. She also collected thimbles.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Monday, March 2, 2015 at the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home & Crematory in Oneida, Illinois. Rev. Tim Anderson Officiating. Friends and Family gathering from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Monday, March 2, 2015 at the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes in Oneida, Illinois. Interment will be in the Oneida Cemetery, Oneida, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altona, Illinois. Online condolences or sympathy cards may be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com

Diana was born November 24, 1957 in Galesburg, the daughter of Max Lee Cook and Dolores Ann Tarr. She married Jack L. Strickland on March 5, 1999 in Galesburg. Diana is survived by her husband, Jack of Galesburg; her step mother whom raised her, Shirley Cook-Fuller of Galesburg; one daughter, Dorrie (Lane Clevenger) Barton of Galesburg; one step daughter, Carisa Nelson of Abingdon; two step sons, Joseph Strickland of Tennessee and Steven (Arley Szydloski) Strickland of Galesburg; and two brothers, William (Kelly) Wendlandt of Rush, NY and Lee Cook of Galesburg. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Nicholas, Elias, and Noah German, Demetrious and Caleigh Strickland, Drake Hunter Barton, Matilda Clevenger, Ethan Szydloski and Jameson Johnston. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Elizabeth Shaw.

Diana was a waitress in Galesburg for many years, and will be remembered especially for her years at Don’s Family Restaurant and most recently the Broadview. She also worked at City Cab for a time. Diana was a member of Northwood’s Church. She loved to go to the casino, drink coffee and socialize. But her truest love was having her grandchildren over to the house to swim and having family and friends over for cookouts.

Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Diana’s brother Pastor William Wendlandt will officiate. Visitation will follow the memorial service until 9 p.m. Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation. Memorials may be directed to Northwood’s Church.

Diana was born November 24, 1957 in Galesburg, the daughter of Max Lee Cook and Dolores Ann Tarr. She married Jack L. Strickland on March 5, 1999 in Galesburg. Diana is survived by her husband, Jack of Galesburg; her step mother whom raised her, Shirley Cook-Fuller of Galesburg; one daughter, Dorrie (Lane Clevenger) Barton of Galesburg; one step daughter, Carisa Nelson of Abingdon; two step sons, Joseph Strickland of Tennessee and Steven (Arley Szydloski) Strickland of Galesburg; and two brothers, William (Kelly) Wendlandt of Rush, NY and Lee Cook of Galesburg. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Nicholas, Elias, and Noah German, Demetrious and Caleigh Strickland, Drake Hunter Barton, Matilda Clevenger, Ethan Szydloski and Jameson Johnston. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Elizabeth Shaw.

Diana was a waitress in Galesburg for many years, and will be remembered especially for her years at Don’s Family Restaurant and most recently the Broadview. She also worked at City Cab for a time. Diana was a member of Northwood’s Church. She loved to go to the casino, drink coffee and socialize. But her truest love was having her grandchildren over to the house to swim and having family and friends over for cookouts.

Memorial services will be 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Diana’s brother Pastor William Wendlandt will officiate. Visitation will follow the memorial service until 9 p.m. Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation. Memorials may be directed to Northwood’s Church.

She was born March 31, 1949 in Galesburg the daughter of Paul W. and Violet M. Scott Nelson. She first married Phillip E. Grabill in April of 1967 in Galesburg. She then married Tommy L. Cooley on January 4, 1979, he preceded her in death in November of 1981. She later married Glen D. Pennington in June of 1993. He preceded her in death in November of 2006.

She is survived by her two daughters, Kim (Marshall) Randolph of Monmouth, Illinois and Julie (Greg) Windsor of Galesburg; her brother, Bruce Nelson of Gilson, Illinois; two nieces and two nephews; her granddaughter, Courtney Grabill and two step grandsons, Jeremy and Travis Randolph. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husbands.

Barbara worked as a waitress for the Family Table for many years. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1967. She enjoyed her yard, animals, the outdoors, watching humming birds and her cats.

Graveside services are scheduled for 11 am Wednesday, March 4, 2015 in Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev. Daniel Siems will officiate. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Guardian Angel Humane Society or to the Knox County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com

]]>Mrs. Barbara Cooley-Pennington, 65, of Roseville formerly of Galesburg, Illinois died at 4:17 am Sunday, March 1, 2015 in the Roseville Rehab and Health Care Center.

She was born March 31, 1949 in Galesburg the daughter of Paul W. and Violet M. Scott Nelson. She first married Phillip E. Grabill in April of 1967 in Galesburg. She then married Tommy L. Cooley on January 4, 1979, he preceded her in death in November of 1981. She later married Glen D. Pennington in June of 1993. He preceded her in death in November of 2006.

She is survived by her two daughters, Kim (Marshall) Randolph of Monmouth, Illinois and Julie (Greg) Windsor of Galesburg; her brother, Bruce Nelson of Gilson, Illinois; two nieces and two nephews; her granddaughter, Courtney Grabill and two step grandsons, Jeremy and Travis Randolph. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husbands.

Barbara worked as a waitress for the Family Table for many years. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1967. She enjoyed her yard, animals, the outdoors, watching humming birds and her cats.

Graveside services are scheduled for 11 am Wednesday, March 4, 2015 in Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev. Daniel Siems will officiate. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Guardian Angel Humane Society or to the Knox County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com

He was born May 23, 1970 in Galesburg, the son of C. William “Bill” and Darlene M. (Scott) Clark.

He is survived by his four children, James Clark, Matthew Clark, Joshua Clark, and Hanna Clark and his mother, Darlene M. Clark. He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Stephen S. Clark and C. William Clark.

Jesse worked as a chef. He enjoyed ice sculpting.

Cremation will be accorded. No public visitation or service is planned. Memorial contributions may be made to Brown’s Animal Hospital in Elmwood. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services of Galesburg is handling arrangements for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

]]>Jesse M. Clark, 44, of Maquon, died at 2:50 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2015 at home.

He was born May 23, 1970 in Galesburg, the son of C. William “Bill” and Darlene M. (Scott) Clark.

He is survived by his four children, James Clark, Matthew Clark, Joshua Clark, and Hanna Clark and his mother, Darlene M. Clark. He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Stephen S. Clark and C. William Clark.

Jesse worked as a chef. He enjoyed ice sculpting.

Cremation will be accorded. No public visitation or service is planned. Memorial contributions may be made to Brown’s Animal Hospital in Elmwood. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services of Galesburg is handling arrangements for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

He was born August 28, 1956 in Galesburg, the son of Gerald D. and Betty J. (Marsh) Ellison. He married Paula Harrison in 1975 in Avon. He later married Rebecca Smock-Morrison in 1984 in Abingdon.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 31 years, Becky; a daughter, Jennifer (and John) Rineberg of Danville, Illinois; a son, Jayson Morrison of Spring Valley, Illinois; two grandsons, Dennis and Dylan Rineberg; a brother, Rodger (and Linda) Ellison of Monmouth, Illinois; and a sister, Jane Ellison in the state of Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Moon graduated from Galesburg High School in 1974. He was a small engine mechanic, working at Sears for 38 years until retiring in 2010. He had worked at Birkey’s Farm Store since 2013. Moon was an outdoorsman, enjoying riding motorcycles and tractors, gardening, and mushrooming. Most recently he enjoyed driving his grandsons around the homestead on his golfcart. He was a member of the Spoon River Flyers Remote Control Airplane Club. He was of Christian faith.

Cremation will be accorded. No visitation or service is planned at this time, but a celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services of Galesburg is handling arrangements for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

]]>Howard “Moon” D. Ellison, 58, of Gilson, died at 6:56 a.m. Thursday, February 26, 2015 in the emergency room of OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.

He was born August 28, 1956 in Galesburg, the son of Gerald D. and Betty J. (Marsh) Ellison. He married Paula Harrison in 1975 in Avon. He later married Rebecca Smock-Morrison in 1984 in Abingdon.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 31 years, Becky; a daughter, Jennifer (and John) Rineberg of Danville, Illinois; a son, Jayson Morrison of Spring Valley, Illinois; two grandsons, Dennis and Dylan Rineberg; a brother, Rodger (and Linda) Ellison of Monmouth, Illinois; and a sister, Jane Ellison in the state of Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Moon graduated from Galesburg High School in 1974. He was a small engine mechanic, working at Sears for 38 years until retiring in 2010. He had worked at Birkey’s Farm Store since 2013. Moon was an outdoorsman, enjoying riding motorcycles and tractors, gardening, and mushrooming. Most recently he enjoyed driving his grandsons around the homestead on his golfcart. He was a member of the Spoon River Flyers Remote Control Airplane Club. He was of Christian faith.

Cremation will be accorded. No visitation or service is planned at this time, but a celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services of Galesburg is handling arrangements for the family. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

Born January 28, 1916 on a farm near Altona, Ill. to Simeon and Mattie Abernethy McGaan. She married Cloyd Keith Briggs on Feb.21, 1947 in Galesburg. He died December 1, 1987.

She was preceded in death by a son, Charles Wayne, two brothers and two sisters. Surviving is a daughter, Sara Carriere (and John) of Ann Arbor; three grandchildren; Anthony Carriere (and Karen) of Huntsville AL; Rachel Carriere of Salem MA; and Adam Carriere of Ann Arbor, MI.

Inez graduated from Knox College in 1937 where she was a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority. She worked at Gale Products during the war years and then taught in the Galesburg Public Schools until retirement in 1981. After retirement she worked at Cottage Hospital in the purchasing department for several years. In 1996 she moved to Ann Arbor.

She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was an avid Bridge and Pinochle player. She was an active member of the First Christian Church in Galesburg, participating in her church circle and always available to help with errands or driving people to appointments. (The American Red Cross was always calling her to give blood.)

Graveside service will be 11:15 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg. Rev. M.J. Fitch will officiate. Visitation will be 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to The First Christian Church of Galesburg, Children Waiting Everywhere Inc. at 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48105 and St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Born January 28, 1916 on a farm near Altona, Ill. to Simeon and Mattie Abernethy McGaan. She married Cloyd Keith Briggs on Feb.21, 1947 in Galesburg. He died December 1, 1987.

She was preceded in death by a son, Charles Wayne, two brothers and two sisters. Surviving is a daughter, Sara Carriere (and John) of Ann Arbor; three grandchildren; Anthony Carriere (and Karen) of Huntsville AL; Rachel Carriere of Salem MA; and Adam Carriere of Ann Arbor, MI.

Inez graduated from Knox College in 1937 where she was a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority. She worked at Gale Products during the war years and then taught in the Galesburg Public Schools until retirement in 1981. After retirement she worked at Cottage Hospital in the purchasing department for several years. In 1996 she moved to Ann Arbor.

She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was an avid Bridge and Pinochle player. She was an active member of the First Christian Church in Galesburg, participating in her church circle and always available to help with errands or driving people to appointments. (The American Red Cross was always calling her to give blood.)

Graveside service will be 11:15 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg. Rev. M.J. Fitch will officiate. Visitation will be 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to The First Christian Church of Galesburg, Children Waiting Everywhere Inc. at 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48105 and St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Ines was born August 21, 1927 in Bogota, Columbia, the daughter of Jose and Marguerite Piamonte Vargas. She worked as a secretary in Bogota for several years. She then immigrated to the United States in the early 1960’s. While living in New York City, Ines worked as a secretary. It was while living there she met Robert H. Mears, III. They were married on May 25, 1963 in New York City. They then moved to Galesburg and she became a homemaker while their children were young. She also helped teach the English Language for a few years when she first moved to Galesburg. She eventually went back to work, working at the Job Service of Illinois. She also worked for a time at Lombard Middle School. She then retired.

Ines was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Ines and Robert belonged to a bridge club for several years. Most of all, Ines enjoyed spending her time surround by her family.

Ines is survived by one son, Thomas G. Mears of Galena, KS; one daughter, Nancy (Robert) Curry of Knoxville; and four grandchildren, Bianca Davies-Mears, Gabrielle Curry, Grace Curry, and Nash Curry. She was preceded in death by her husband on September 25, 2004; her parents; two brothers, Alfonso and Eduardo; and two sisters, Leonor and Cecilia.

Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, February 27, 2015 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. A funeral mass will follow at 11 a.m. Rev. Msgr. Ernest Pizzamiglio will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded following the funeral mass. Burial of cremated remains will be at a later time in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Galesburg. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.

Ines was born August 21, 1927 in Bogota, Columbia, the daughter of Jose and Marguerite Piamonte Vargas. She worked as a secretary in Bogota for several years. She then immigrated to the United States in the early 1960’s. While living in New York City, Ines worked as a secretary. It was while living there she met Robert H. Mears, III. They were married on May 25, 1963 in New York City. They then moved to Galesburg and she became a homemaker while their children were young. She also helped teach the English Language for a few years when she first moved to Galesburg. She eventually went back to work, working at the Job Service of Illinois. She also worked for a time at Lombard Middle School. She then retired.

Ines was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Ines and Robert belonged to a bridge club for several years. Most of all, Ines enjoyed spending her time surround by her family.

Ines is survived by one son, Thomas G. Mears of Galena, KS; one daughter, Nancy (Robert) Curry of Knoxville; and four grandchildren, Bianca Davies-Mears, Gabrielle Curry, Grace Curry, and Nash Curry. She was preceded in death by her husband on September 25, 2004; her parents; two brothers, Alfonso and Eduardo; and two sisters, Leonor and Cecilia.

Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, February 27, 2015 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. A funeral mass will follow at 11 a.m. Rev. Msgr. Ernest Pizzamiglio will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded following the funeral mass. Burial of cremated remains will be at a later time in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Galesburg. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.

He was born on March 24, 1935 in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Edward D. and Jennie (Wilt) Lindberg. He was raised and educated in Galesburg, Illinois. He married the love of his life Trudy D. Little on November 4, 1972 at Coldbrook Christian Church. She preceded him in death on March 23, 1988.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a sister and brother-in-law, Bonnie (Tadpole) Edwards, a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jean and Mike Boyer, and his in-laws Bob and Ann Little.

Bob worked at The Traveling Welder for 42 years. He was a member of the Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285, The Galesburg Moose Lodge, and The Eagles Club of Galesburg.

Funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M. Monday, March 2, 2015 at Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home, Knoxville, Illinois. Pastor Tyson Parks will be officiating. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on Monday at Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home, Knoxville, Illinois. Interment will be at the Knoxville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family. On-line condolences and sympathy cards may be sent through www.hurdhendricksfuneralhome.com.

]]>Robert “Bob” L. Lindberg, 79 of Galesburg, Illinois died at 10:37 A.M. on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at his home.

He was born on March 24, 1935 in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Edward D. and Jennie (Wilt) Lindberg. He was raised and educated in Galesburg, Illinois. He married the love of his life Trudy D. Little on November 4, 1972 at Coldbrook Christian Church. She preceded him in death on March 23, 1988.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a sister and brother-in-law, Bonnie (Tadpole) Edwards, a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jean and Mike Boyer, and his in-laws Bob and Ann Little.

Bob worked at The Traveling Welder for 42 years. He was a member of the Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285, The Galesburg Moose Lodge, and The Eagles Club of Galesburg.

Funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M. Monday, March 2, 2015 at Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home, Knoxville, Illinois. Pastor Tyson Parks will be officiating. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on Monday at Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home, Knoxville, Illinois. Interment will be at the Knoxville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family. On-line condolences and sympathy cards may be sent through www.hurdhendricksfuneralhome.com.

Manny was born November 15, 1927 in Galesburg, the son of Joseph and Isabel Casillas Padilla. He married June 13, 1953 in Galesburg. Manny is survived by two sons, Kenneth J. (Denise) Padilla of Topeka, KS and M. Marc (Jamie) Padilla of Rock Island; one daughter, Mary T. (C.J. Johnson) Padilla of Galesburg; eight grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers, Richard, Joe (Pam), and Tony (Hope) Padilla all of Galesburg; four sisters, Sally Ponce, Jennie (Lupe) Vasquez, Mary Jo Schafer, Francis Cervantez, and Elizabeth (Dave) Ewing all of Galesburg. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara on May 20, 2000; a daughter, Cathy Kornegay on September 3, 2001; one sister, Helen Guerrero; and two brothers, Pato and Eddie Padilla.

Manny served in the US Army Air Corp. Manny worked for 43 years at Maytag Corp. retiring in 1989. After he retired, he volunteered at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Manny was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, was an Eucharistic minister, Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285, and a 4th Degree member of Father J.O. Hunt Knights of Columbus Council 556. Most of all Manny loved spending time with his family.

The rosary will be prayed at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory. Visitation will follow from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2015 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Galesburg. Rev. William Miller, IC will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Galesburg. Memorials may be made to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285, or OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.

Manny was born November 15, 1927 in Galesburg, the son of Joseph and Isabel Casillas Padilla. He married June 13, 1953 in Galesburg. Manny is survived by two sons, Kenneth J. (Denise) Padilla of Topeka, KS and M. Marc (Jamie) Padilla of Rock Island; one daughter, Mary T. (C.J. Johnson) Padilla of Galesburg; eight grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers, Richard, Joe (Pam), and Tony (Hope) Padilla all of Galesburg; four sisters, Sally Ponce, Jennie (Lupe) Vasquez, Mary Jo Schafer, Francis Cervantez, and Elizabeth (Dave) Ewing all of Galesburg. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara on May 20, 2000; a daughter, Cathy Kornegay on September 3, 2001; one sister, Helen Guerrero; and two brothers, Pato and Eddie Padilla.

Manny served in the US Army Air Corp. Manny worked for 43 years at Maytag Corp. retiring in 1989. After he retired, he volunteered at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Manny was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, was an Eucharistic minister, Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285, and a 4th Degree member of Father J.O. Hunt Knights of Columbus Council 556. Most of all Manny loved spending time with his family.

The rosary will be prayed at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory. Visitation will follow from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2015 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Galesburg. Rev. William Miller, IC will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Galesburg. Memorials may be made to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285, or OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.

Mary was born December 2, 1935 in Galesburg, the daughter of Harold Chauncey and Maud Shumacher Cochran. She married Robert Glenn Cherrington, Sr. on September 12, 1953 in Kahoka, MO, he survives of Galesburg. She is also survived by one son, Robert G. (Virginia) Cherrington, Jr. of Wataga; one daughter, Robin L. (Wayne) Bradshaw of Ocala, FL; and three grandsons, Mike and Matthew Cherrington, and Jacob Bradshaw. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter, Donna Jean Cherrington; one brother, Gene Cochran; and one sister, Betty Cherrington.

Mary loved to spend all her free time with her family and her cat Missy.

Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2015 at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Jim Epperson will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded following services. Memorials may be made to Guardian Angels Humane Society. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.

Mary was born December 2, 1935 in Galesburg, the daughter of Harold Chauncey and Maud Shumacher Cochran. She married Robert Glenn Cherrington, Sr. on September 12, 1953 in Kahoka, MO, he survives of Galesburg. She is also survived by one son, Robert G. (Virginia) Cherrington, Jr. of Wataga; one daughter, Robin L. (Wayne) Bradshaw of Ocala, FL; and three grandsons, Mike and Matthew Cherrington, and Jacob Bradshaw. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter, Donna Jean Cherrington; one brother, Gene Cochran; and one sister, Betty Cherrington.

Mary loved to spend all her free time with her family and her cat Missy.

Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2015 at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Jim Epperson will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded following services. Memorials may be made to Guardian Angels Humane Society. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.